RUSSIAN SA-13 "GOPHER"

Description

The SA-13 GOPHER is a short-range, low altitude SAM system. The SA-13 is designed to defend troops on the march from low level aircraft and helicopters, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance RPVs. The combat assets of the system consist of the 9A34 and 9A35 combat vehicles and 9M37 anti-aircraft missiles. The MT-LB light armoured tracked vehicle provides the entire system with excellent cross-country capabilities. The SA-13 missile carries a 5 kg HE warhead and is fitted with either an improved passive lead sulfide all-aspect infra-red seeker unit, or a cryogenically cooled passive all-aspect infra-red seeker unit. The estimated minimum range of the SA-13 is 500 meters and the maximum effective range of 5000 meters with altitude engagement limits of 10 to 3500 meters. (Scale : 1/35e)